Friday, June 26, 2026

Francis Johnson, Edward Evans, Don Evans Held by Coroner's Jury, June 27, 1926

Francis Johnson, Edward Evans and Don Evans Are Held by Coroner’s Jury

Greenville, N.C., June 26—A coroner’s jury investigating the death of Lellan and Wilfred Stancil, brothers, who were killed in a gun fight early this week, recommended this afternoon the holding of Francis Johnson and Edward and Don Evans.

The last of the three being held is retained as a material witness for investigation by the Grand Jury at the next term of criminal court.

Johnson’s bond was fixed at $1,500, Edward Evans at $5,000 and Don Evans at $1,000.

From the front page of the Goldsboro News, Sunday, June 27, 1926

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